7 small tips for women to feel secure when traveling alone
Traveling alone is a hobby of many people who want to be free in terms of time and schedule of their trips. However, besides the comfort, traveling alone also has complicated and difficult to control aspects, especially for women. The following article will reveal some small experiences so that girls can feel secure when packing their backpacks and hitting the road.
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| Many girls are not afraid to carry a backpack and travel alone. Illustration: Internet |
Find a safe place to stay
Whether traveling domestically or abroad, the first thing you need to research and consult is a safe place to stay. Nowadays, with the development of information technology, there are many websites for you to freely search for a place to stay. Read the feedback of those who have gone before, and at the same time find out if the neighborhood where you plan to rest is really safe or not.
If you are the type of person who wants to experience life with the locals in the style of “couch surfing” tourism, remember to carefully research information about your host. At the same time, do not forget to read the comments and reviews of old friends who have experienced, lived and slept there to avoid any unpleasant things that may happen at this stop.
Traveling alone, especially when going abroad, many people often have the habit of hunting for cheap air tickets to save a considerable amount of money. However, you should consider choosing the time, it is best to take a flight in the morning to ensure safety. If you are forced to land late at night, you should carefully research the shuttle service to your accommodation at this time.
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| If the flight lands too late or too early, you will have more or less difficulty getting to your accommodation. Illustration: Internet |
Inform your family about your schedule
To fully enjoy a relaxing trip, many people when traveling alone often cut off contact with their family. However, this is an obstacle, sometimes bringing many unwanted events. To ensure your own safety, you should inform your relatives about your information when you are far away. Typically, where you are, what your plans are so that your loved ones always know and can help you when necessary.
Make sure your family or friends can still contact you via email or skype or phone. This is a way to let them know you are well and a great way to brag about your great trip even if you are traveling solo.
Prepare paper copies
The indispensable items in your solo travel luggage are nothing other than your personal documents and money. You should proactively spend a little time to store scans of your passport, ID card and driver's license in your email.
This is to prevent you from losing your documents and also to help you be more proactive in other bad situations without panicking.
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| Always carry your documents with you. Photo: Ha Ngoc |
Pack light
Few people expect that packing light luggage is a safety secret for women when traveling alone. Light luggage helps you move easily and quickly. At the same time, you can limit being in the sights of thieves or robbers.
Remember to always keep your luggage with you, even in the toilet. Also, divide your money into different places in your bag. Never put valuables in your pants pocket or the front compartment of your backpack!
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| Wearing comfortable and discreet clothes and soft, low-heeled shoes/sandals will help you feel safer when walking alone. Illustration: Internet |
Pay attention to how you dress and walk.
Unlike traveling in a group, girls who decide to travel alone must pay more attention to their clothing. To ensure safety, you should absolutely not wear sexy outfits or expensive jewelry that attracts attention.
Dress simply and wear comfortable sneakers or sandals. Prioritize going to crowded and airy places, avoid going to deserted places, especially at night.
A pretty cool tip for women is to wear a wedding ring even if you are not married. This will help you avoid being bothered by quite a few people, especially when traveling in the Middle East.
Carry self-defense items
A few items for self-defense and an alarm system are essential for this trip. Be prepared with pepper spray, a whistle, or anything else that can help you if you are attacked by a stranger.
People often think that women traveling alone will encounter many dangers. However, if you know how to apply the above safety tips, you will definitely have a safe and memorable trip./.
